Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

It began in 1979 as "Pacific/Asian American Heritage Week" and was expanded to a month-long celebration in 1990. It commemorates the diverse cultures and contributions of AANHPI communities to American society.

The 2024 theme, "Bridging Histories, Shaping Our Future," highlights intergenerational connections and the shared vision for progress within these communities.

For AANHPI Heritage Month 2024, here are some good links that provide valuable information, events, and resources.

RESOURCES

• APANO Communities United Fund (CUF) — also known as APANO — unites Asians and Pacific Islanders to build power, develop leaders, and advance equity through organizing, advocacy, community development and cultural work. https://www.apano.org/

• IRCO, our mission is to welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants, and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. We imagine a future where refugees and immigrants belong, our staff are nurtured, and all communities thrive. https://irco.org/

• Asian Health & Service Center (AHSC):  To be the bridge between Asian and American cultures and build a harmonious community. https://ahscpdx.org/

• Utopia Portland - To restore and reimagine the vital roles of QTPIs within our communities and ensure a world that values, nurtures, respects and celebrates QTPIs in our navigation of self-determination and empowerment. https://www.utopiaportland.org/

• Oregon Chinese Coalition (OCC) - Our mission is to build a vibrant community by promoting Chinese culture and heritage, serving the Chinese American community in Oregon, and ensuring that no one is left behind. We strive to advance our community’s interests through advocacy, education, and engagement, while fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity for all. https://pdxchinese.org/about/

• Japan-America Society of Oregon (JASO) - Our mission is to develop business and community by strengthening the US-Japan relationship. If you are an organization or an individual, and you are passionate about the importance of the US-Japan relationship, we invite you to join us and get involved today!  https://jaso.org/

• Korean Society of Oregon (KSO) - https://ksoregon.org/

• Vietnamese Portland - Memory, History, Community - https://vietnameseportland.org/

• Jade District in Southeast Portland is a bustling cultural hub, home to a population largely composed of immigrants and people of color. Many languages are spoken at home in this area, including Chinese, Vietnamese and Russian, and it's one of Portland's - and Oregon's - most diverse neighborhoods. https://www.travelportland.com/neighborhoods/jade-district/

• Japanese American Museum of Oregon - Sharing and preserving Japanese American history and culture in Portland’s Old Town neighborhood, where Japantown once thrived. https://jamo.org/

• Lan Su Chinese Garden Events - https://lansugarden.org/celebrate-our-stories

• Ka Lei Hali’a ) Ka Lokelani - Hula School in Aloha/Beaverton/Hillsboro - https://www.klhokl.org/